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How Many Calories in a McDonald's Hash Brown?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

144
calories per 1 serving 1 patty
271 calories per 100g

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1.3gProtein
15.2gCarbs
8.6gFat
1.5gFibre
grams
144kcal
1.3gprotein
15.2gcarbs
8.6gfat
1.5gfibre

A McDonald's Hash Brown contains 144 calories per 1 serving 1 patty (53g), with 1.3g protein, 15.2g carbs and 8.6g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.

McDonald's Hash Brown Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer serving (53g)Per 100g
Calories144 kcal271 kcal
Protein1.3g2.5g
Carbohydrates15.2g28.6g
of which Sugars0.3g0.5g
Fat8.6g16.3g
of which Saturates1.2g2.3g
Fibre1.5g2.8g
Sodium307mg580.0mg
Potassium181mg341.0mg
Calcium10mg19.0mg
Iron0.3mg0.6mg
Vitamin C3.0mg5.6mg
Vitamin A0µg0.0µg
Selenium0µg0.4µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.0mg0.0mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in a McDonald's Hash Brown?

A McDonald's Hash Brown contains 144 calories per 1 serving 1 patty.

Is a McDonald's Hash Brown unhealthy?

A McDonald's Hash Brown has 144 calories and 8.6g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.

Similar items by calorie count

Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's hash brown by calories per 100g:

ItemCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
McDonald's Hash Brown (this page)271 kcal2.5g28.6g16.3g
Pizza Hut 12″ Cheese Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust271 kcal11.9g31.2g10.9g
Popeyes Mild Chicken Strips, Analyzed 2006271 kcal19.2g19.3g13.0g
McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles272 kcal12.0g26.2g13.2g
McDonald's Hotcakes (with 2 Pats Margarine & Syrup)272 kcal4.0g46.1g8.1g
Domino's 14″ Pepperoni Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust273 kcal11.2g31.9g11.2g
Little Caesars 14″ Original Round Pepperoni Pizza, Regular Crust273 kcal13.6g31.0g10.5g

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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).